Those of you familiar with Los Angeles, California know that it’s just as famous for sunshine and beaches as it’s known for sprawling diversity and a multiethnic population. However, unlike the glamorized Hollywood stereotype often portrayed in media, Sundance Film Festival’s featured food documentary, City of Gold, takes us on a revealing journey through the heart and soul of what…

Visiting the One World Observatory at One World Trade Center is an unbelievable experience and something you should absolutely do at least once in your life! The observatory is located on the 100th, 101st and 102nd floors of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. It offers outstanding panoramic views of New York City’s iconic sights, buildings…

If you’re craving out-of-this-world meatballs, look no further than Parm. Meatball parms are one of my favorite types of sandwich and this place does not disappoint! Parm is a super cute, diner-esk looking Italian-American eatery that serves classic dishes from baked ziti and rigatoni to fantastic parmigiana sandwiches (obviously) all served in red, plastic baskets. They also have a full-service…

Christmas time in NYC is fantastic and after spending nearly 7 years here, it’s no surprise that NYC has some one-of-a-kind holiday traditions that can’t be beaten elsewhere. One tradition is watching the long-legged, hyper spirited and talented dance troupe, The Rockettes, showcased in Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular. The show has been kicking off the holiday season since 1933 and consistently…

A lovely thing about being in New York is the changing seasons. To celebrate one of my best friend’s birthdays, we decided to venture on a catamaran fall foliage cruise that jetted up the gorgeous tree-lined Hudson River to the adorable and historical small town of Cold Spring, NY. Despite the clear skies, it was freezing on the way up thanks to the icy—yet refreshing—air blowing…